Cost of Living in West Point, UT

Population 11,559 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

135
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

West Point sits on the smaller end of the Utah city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 25 miles northwest of Salt Lake City, West Point falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 144
Rent 122

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in West Point

The median home value in West Point is $437,800 — 44% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,600/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,660/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, West Point has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$437,800
44% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$551,595
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 88.3%
Renter-occupied 11.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,600
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,214/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.2%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
10.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$118,660
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,732
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
78% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
76.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 7.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 32.5
Female median age 38.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.3°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364253607082918978634937
Low °F 212533394755656353413122
Precip" 1.531.551.711.972.171.120.350.721.061.681.171.33

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57.8%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
87
PM2.5 days
254
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Point, UT?

West Point has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.

What is average rent in West Point, UT?

The median gross rent in West Point is $1,600 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Point?

The median home value in West Point is $437,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in West Point?

The median household income in West Point is $118,660 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Point, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in West Point is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is West Point, UT affordable?

West Point is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in West Point?

West Point has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

West Point at a Glance

Population
11,559
Median Income
$118,660
Home Value
$437,800
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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